Lusso Shift Knob ?$?$?$

It SHOULD sell for a few dollars but we all know what it WILL sell for.

Not trying to be a wise guy but it just seems to be a fact.

There was a particular Ferrari, possibly the 365 2+2, that had the EXACT same mirror as an older ALFA. Same part number on the mirror and all BUT - the mirror was something like five times as much from a dealer.

Sidenote - how would you Dino owners feel about paying $12.95 for an upper engine coolant hose? (the "C" shaped one with two different cuff diameters)

Bob Z.

 

I read somewhere that Chevrolet gave 2 different part numbers to the exact same rubber shifter boot that was used on Corvettes and Corvairs. Gee, do you think the Corvette numbered boot was more expensive?

 

The repops are $100 or so from Mike Dunn and Ferrari Parts "sexchange".

T308

 

Lyle Banana gets them from Mike Dunn as well as many of his remanufactured tools.

Buy Direct

 

So now we know what Sexchange's markup is:

Lyle $104.40 - Mike Dunn $95.70 = 9.4%

T308
(+9.4% = T336.95)

 

My Esprit vac pump went out and, like a nit wit, I called for replacement prior to removal. I wanted to do it all at once.... DUMMY.... once the new one arrived I discovered a Chevy part number right on the flange.... soooooo
$380 for a 50 dollar pump..... But I got to keep the really cool LOTUS box it came in to make me feel better.....

 

In addition Mike is a stable business, can pinpoint the delivery date, without continued promises after your credit card has been processed, and has not filed for bankruptcy !!!

 

Aston Martain DB7 power steering resiviour..$800 from the Aston dealer.
Remove said resiviour flip over..notice the Jaguar logo on it. Call Jag dealer..$97.00 in stock..Aston said it was 3 weeks away...things that make you go hummmm..

 

Multiple part #s for the same part is pretty standard practice in a variety of industries, as well as multiple price points for the same part. It's so pervasive that there are even companies who sell databases of part x-refs to industry buyers to help save money.

The key to combating this inefficiency is definitely to establish an x-ref directory of Ferrari parts and sources (a few do exist, but I haven't seen a definitive source). This would be a great addition to the subscribed members of f-Chat.

 

Hello Tom K.

Tom Yang made one. He turned a lump of aluminum on a lathe and filed the finger indentations. Go to his site and put "shift knob" in search.

john

 

Didn´t early Testarossa´s have turnsignal-leavers (sp?) from a Fiat Ritmo?

 

Well, perhaps not definitive, but I've put all the Vintage cross references I could find on my site: http://www.jb330gt.com/FerrariCrossRef.htm (note: my email address is now different).

I'll update it if there's anything specific to add.

There is a short 308 cross reference here:
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Garage/8167/308archives/exchange/

Ferrarichat used to have one for 308s too, can't find it now:
http://www.ferrarichat.com/partsandservice/308PartsXref

Cheers, JB

 

1963 Ferrari 250GT / L # 4393 GT

History

Built in 1963, this is the 22nd 250 GT/L built of a run of 352 cars built between 1962 and 1964.
It was most likely delivered new to the United States.
In July 1978 4393GT was for sale at 213/271-8926, CA/US at an asking price of $22,500.
Sold to Robert L. White, US.
March through July 1979 4393GT was for sale at 312/525-7046, IL/US at an asking price of $25,750.
June through December 1980, 4393GT was for sale at Thoroughbred Motorcars, Arlington, VA/US at an asking price of $24,500.
October through November 1983 for sale at Dennis, 213/362-5624, CA/US for an asking price of $36,500.
Sold to Kenneth Evans in Alabama, US in the late 1980s in relatively poor condition.
Sold to Axel Urban, HH, Germany.
In 1991/92 4393GT was stripped to bare metal, repainted in its original colour new black interior and mechanical work was done at Modena Motorsport, Germany.
In 1991 through September 1993 4393GT was for sale at Car Connection, HH, Germany at an asking price of DM 750.000. As the market fell, the owner lost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Subsequently for sale at $150,000.
In April 1995 4393GT was for sale at S&S Imports, 205/792-5437, AL/US at an asking price of $135,000.
Sold to Gary Roberts.
November 1995 through August 1996 for sale at Gary Roberts & Co., Costa Mesa, CA/US at an asking price of $120,000.
Sold to Jean Guikas, GTC Srl., Marseille, France
In 1997 sold to the Netherlands and repainted silver at CC-Classics, Wassenaar, NL.

In February 2000 for sale at CC-Classics, Wassenaar, NL at an asking price of fl. 325000.
Sold to Dutch owner, registered on Dutch plates “AH-20-53”
In February 2001 4393GT was sold to SEFAC GmbH, MG, Germany via Modena Motorsport, Langenfeld, Germany. The car features SWB spec carburators and the optional longer final drive.

July 2001 through May 2002 complete engine rebuild, incorporating GTO Pistons including lead free conversion. Gearbox overhaul, uprated brake system (original brakes available), Ansa stainless steel exhaust system.
May 2002 through March 2004 regular check ups and service, and minor repairs done by Modena Motorsport, Langenfeld, Germany.

March through November 2004 intensive cosmetic refurbishment, including new chrome, new paintjob in silver.
A total of €60.000 was invested in 4393GT to return the car to its present exceptional state.
In February 2005 for sale at an asking price of ...

 

Hey, the box is everything! LOL

I have a ton of Lucas boxes. The flaps don't fit.

Ken